Altaria is a relatively new band from Pietarsaari-Finland and includes members from Arctica and Stormwing. This fairly well produced "Sleeping Visions" demo-cd is their first release. The three hardrock songs are well performed, allthough the vocals from Johan Mattjus aren`t that strong and the compositions lack originallity.

The music reminds you of early-mid 80`s bands like Vandenberg or Europe. Jani Liimatainen proves to be a cool guitarplayer with some very nice solos here and there. For more info you can visit their website or write to: ALTARIA/MP Productions, Permonkaarre 121, 68600 Pietarsaari-Finland.